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Did Barack Obama get a degree from Harvard?

Yes, Barack Obama graduated from Harvard Law School in 1991, magna cum laude, after enrolling in 1988, and made history as the first African-American president of the prestigious Harvard Law Review. He previously graduated from Columbia University in 1983.
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What degree did Obama get from Harvard?

The manuscript was published in mid-1995 as Dreams from My Father. Obama graduated from Harvard Law in 1991 with a Juris Doctor magna cum laude. In 1991, Obama accepted a two-year position as Visiting Law and Government Fellow at the University of Chicago Law School to work on his first book.
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Who is the only president with a PhD?

The only U.S. President with a Ph.D. is Woodrow Wilson, the 28th President, who earned his doctorate in history and government from Johns Hopkins University in 1886. He was a distinguished academic, serving as president of Princeton University before entering politics, and remains the sole U.S. President with an earned doctorate degree. 
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What degrees does Donald Trump have?

Donald Trump holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, which he received in 1968 after attending Fordham University and transferring. He also attended the New York Military Academy as a teenager before starting university. 
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Does Joe Biden have a degree?

Yes, Joe Biden went to college; he graduated from the University of Delaware with degrees in history and political science, and then earned his law degree from Syracuse University College of Law. He was a first-generation college student, attending state school for his undergraduate studies before law school. 
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Which president has the highest level of education?

Woodrow Wilson is widely considered the most formally educated U.S. President, being the only one to earn a Ph.D. (from Johns Hopkins University) and having a distinguished academic career, including serving as President of Princeton University before his presidency. Other highly educated presidents include John Quincy Adams for his broad intellect and languages, Thomas Jefferson for his wide-ranging knowledge, and modern figures like Barack Obama and Bill Clinton who also have advanced degrees. 
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What president never went to school?

No U.S. President never went to any school, but several, most famously Andrew Johnson and Abraham Lincoln, had very little formal schooling, with Johnson being largely self-taught after his wife taught him basics, and Lincoln being mostly self-educated through reading. Other presidents like George Washington, Andrew Jackson, Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, Grover Cleveland, and Harry S. Truman also never completed college, relying on apprenticeships, self-study, and experience instead.
 
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Which president had a stroke and wife ran the country?

President Woodrow Wilson had a severe stroke in 1919, after which his wife, Edith Bolling Galt Wilson, effectively ran the country by pre-screening all state matters, visitors, and documents for the remainder of his term, acting as a "steward" of the presidency in a constitutionally unprecedented role. She controlled access to the incapacitated President, deciding what issues reached him and how they were handled, leading her to be called the "Secret President". 
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Who is the only president to have earned an MBA?

In the fall of 1973, Bush entered Harvard Business School. He graduated in 1975 with a M.B.A. degree, and is the only U.S. president to have earned the degree.
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What was Barack Obama's GPA?

Barack Obama graduated from Columbia University in 1983 with a Bachelor of Arts degree and a reported GPA of 3.7, majoring in political science with a focus on international relations and English literature. He later graduated magna cum laude from Harvard Law School and served as president of the Harvard Law Review, though specific law school grades aren't detailed. 
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Who is the most U.S. president without a college degree?

Education of Early Presidents

The most recent president without a college degree was Harry S. Truman, who served until 1953. The 33rd president of the United States, Truman attended business college and law school but graduated from neither.
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Can Obama be vice president?

Yes, in theory, Barack Obama could run for Vice President because the 22nd Amendment only limits how many times someone can be elected President, not whether a former President can serve as VP, though he couldn't then run for President again; however, the 12th Amendment bars anyone constitutionally ineligible for President from being VP, making it complex but generally understood he could serve as VP and potentially succeed to the presidency, though some legal experts debate if a twice-elected president is ineligible for any presidential office, most agree he could be VP. 
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Did Michelle Obama ever pass a bar exam?

Yes, Michelle Obama did pass the bar exam, but not on her first attempt; she failed the Illinois bar exam the first time she took it but passed on her second try after graduating from Harvard Law School, later working as a lawyer before becoming First Lady.
 
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Who is the most famous Harvard graduate?

While "most famous" is subjective, Barack Obama, as the 44th U.S. President, is often cited as the most famous Harvard graduate, alongside other highly recognizable names like tech giants Bill Gates (dropout) and Mark Zuckerberg (dropout), actress Natalie Portman, and former U.S. President John F. Kennedy, all representing diverse fields of influence. 
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What LSAT score did Obama get?

Barack Obama's specific LSAT score has never been officially released, but it's widely believed he scored very highly (likely in the 170s) to gain admission to Harvard Law School, especially given his undergraduate GPA was considered relatively low for Harvard applicants. Experts suggest his score was well above average, probably in the top percentile, possibly placing him in the 94th to 98th percentile range to compensate for his undergraduate record and secure admission.
 
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Which president married his wife twice?

Two U.S. Presidents married twice while in office: John Tyler, whose first wife Letitia died, and Woodrow Wilson, whose first wife Ellen passed away, with both presidents marrying their second wives during their presidencies. Tyler married young Julia Gardiner, while Wilson married the widow Edith Bolling Galt. 
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Which president had dementia?

President Ronald Reagan publicly announced his diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease in 1994, after leaving office, but speculation and analysis suggest he may have shown early signs while president, though his doctors didn't diagnose it then. His decision to go public aimed to increase understanding and awareness of the condition, following years of public discussion about his age and memory. 
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What president ate cherries and milk and died?

President Zachary Taylor died in 1850 after eating cherries and drinking cold milk (and iced water) on a hot July 4th, leading to severe gastrointestinal illness, likely acute gastroenteritis or cholera morbus, from the combination of rich fruit and potentially contaminated dairy/water, though rumors of poisoning persisted.
 
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What president never lied?

For years people have shared a story about the first U.S. president involving a hatchet, a cherry tree, and a young Washington who “cannot tell a lie.” The legend attests to George Washington's honesty, virtue, and piety—that is, if it is true.
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Does Trump have a degree?

Yes, Donald Trump has a bachelor's degree in economics from the Wharton School of Finance and Commerce at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1968 after transferring from Fordham University. He often highlights his Ivy League education, particularly his degree from Wharton, as evidence of his business acumen, which he received after attending the New York Military Academy. 
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Who is the most educated president?

Woodrow Wilson is widely considered the most formally educated U.S. President, being the only one to earn a Ph.D. (from Johns Hopkins University) and having a distinguished academic career, including serving as President of Princeton University before his presidency. Other highly educated presidents include John Quincy Adams for his broad intellect and languages, Thomas Jefferson for his wide-ranging knowledge, and modern figures like Barack Obama and Bill Clinton who also have advanced degrees. 
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Who has been the worst president in history?

There's no single "worst president," as it's subjective, but historians often rank James Buchanan (pre-Civil War inaction), Andrew Johnson (undermining Reconstruction), Warren G. Harding (scandals), and sometimes Donald Trump (breaking norms) at the bottom due to significant failures in leadership and crisis management, with Buchanan frequently cited for failing to prevent the Civil War. 
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What degrees does John Trump have?

John G. Trump, an MIT professor and engineer, held a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn (1929), a Master of Science in physics from Columbia University (1931), and a Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) in electrical engineering from MIT (1933). He was known for his work in high-voltage technology and as the uncle of Donald Trump, with some claims about his degrees (like nuclear or chemical) being inaccurate. 
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Who is the most educated person in America?

Benjamin Bolger (born 1975) is an American perpetual student who had earned 16 academic degrees as of March 2022.
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